QUOTE (rb277170 @ 21 Feb 2009, 15:27)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Jeremy
You've resurrected this thread from last year. Alloa was at Model Rail 2008.
On Model Rail 2009, I thought maybe the standard was slightly down on 2008. However still a very enjoyable show. Spent 6 hours there yesterday and another 3 with my little nephew today . And I suppose that illustrates the differences in expectations of show visitors. His favourites were a German layout complete with moving train ferry and fire brigade putting out a fire- with a very high pressure hose that squirted watching children! Second on his list was the tram layout as he could have a go. Must admit I enjoyed having a go to. However in general his preferences were for large layouts with lots of trains moving.
His Uncle, on the other hand was more impressed by Ferring , an LB&SCR terminus with lots of prototypical train movement. Superb layout with some very nice locomotives. Made a very pleasant change from Voyagers, Turbostars and 66s going round and round!
Also enjoyed Donegal, Aithrey Park and Bishop Wearburn. I suppose the last named would have been one which Jeremy would say there was not much happening- but this was more than compensated for by the superb scenery . There was lots going on, it just wasn't hectic! And of course thanks to the tram crew. I enjoyed my stint on the Coronation Tram!
Great show - well done AMRSS again!
Someone should have a word with Clyde MRC about their catenary. Sorry lads , looks like knitting with wire wool gone haywire!
Russell
Hi Russell,
I too attended Model Rail Scotland at the weekend.
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Just a little point. Clyde MRC exhibited a 009 layout called Perth Green Wharf, it was Clydeside MRC with the hideous catenary on their layout Allander Bank
R